These days, it’s difficult to read anything about Keurig Company or the now-ubiquitous single-serve coffee pods without a reminder of the waste they produce. The pods are often made with a mixture of aluminum and plastic which, combined with the organic matter left inside after use, makes them nearly impossible to recycle and an increasing burden to strained landfills. Still, in Western Europe the pods make up one third of the coffee market, for a total of €18 billion.
Now the city of Hamburg has taken a stand against the pods and the machines which exclusively brew them (known as “Kaffeekapselmaschine” in German), by banning the purchase of these machine’s with taxpayer money. This means that they will no longer be found in any municipal buildings, and government employees will return to other brewing methods for the time being. This may not make a huge dent in that €18 billion market, but it is further indication of backlash against the pods, and further motivation for companies looking to find eco-friendly versions that are biodegradable or easily recyclable.
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Although it seems unlikely that airline food will overcome it’s reputation any time soon, the partnership between Delta and Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group has at least shifted the conversation. In 2013, Delta began serving food from USHG’s Blue Smoke on a select few flights, and although there were a few hurdles along the way the feedback was mostly positive. Beginning March 1st, all customers on international flights in the Delta One cabin will now be able to enjoy an updated menu from Carmen Quagliata, which tosses out some of the airline food standbys like reheated, textureless pasta and instead aims to work within the limitations imposed by small spaces and packaging. This means no more chunky soups or fried garnishes, but plenty of purees and roasted vegetables.
Dominique Ansel’s after hours tasting menu at his West Village bakery will focus on highlighting a century of different “American Dreams.” Tickets go on sale Friday, February 19th and Dominique Ansel Kitchen will have seatings through the month of March. The meal costs $85 with an additional $45 for cocktail pairings and $1 for a slice of pizza.
The FDA warns that Parmesan fraud has become a serious issue for American consumers. Tests show that products deemed as “100 percent Parmesan” have substitutes like wood pulp, and cheaper cheeses like cheddar, Swiss and mozzarella. The FDA has been prosecuting industry offenders who are guilty of this proclamation.
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The song, now watched almost three million times on YouTube, includes an (explicitly worded) line about visiting Red Lobster after sex. That line immediately (and perhaps predictably) blew up social media with references to the seafood chain. The phenomenon might have ended with a few tweets, but instead Red Lobster’s sales actually spiked 33% according to CNN. Of course, that kind of publicity may only provide a flash in the pan, but if you’re looking for flash, nobody brings it better than Beyoncé.
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